Faith the 2-legged dog
Faith, the 2-legged dog
We are surrounded by inspiration and optimism. Take Faith the 2-legged dog for example.
Faith was born without her 2 front legs. Saved by a young boy and his family, Faith is an incredible inspiration. She learned to walk upright on her 2 back legs like a human and her muscles and body have adjusted miraculously.
If Faith can overcome what would normally be fatal circumstances, imagine what we can do. She travels and inspires disabled veterans and was on Oprah for a second time this month.
Thanks, Faith. You’re awesome.
Dilettante Peppermint Truffles
Dilettante Peppermint Truffles
Because we can never have too many fabulous chocolate treats in our pantry, I picked up a tub (literally) of these delish Dilettante Peppermint Truffles.
They are fab-u-lous.
Creamy, yummy, minty goodness. But don’t just take my word for it. Here’s a more detailed description from the Dilettante website:
Dilettante flavors milk chocolate truffle cremes with pure Oil of Peppermint from Oregon – the source of the world’s finest peppermint. After making the ganache peppermint center this peppermint chocolate candy is enrobed with a dipping chocolate made from a blend of West African and South American cacao (35%).
Again–yummy.
Available at CostCo.
Holiday billboard
Holiday billboard spreading joy
For the person on your gift list who has everything, here’s a totally unique–and awesome–gift idea. The Joy Team (founded by 365Awesome co-founder Michele) is running a holiday joy campaign in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor Portland.
20 billboards wishing you joy will go up in the Portland-Vancouver metro area in mid-November and stay up through the end of December. In that 6-week span each billboard will give 630,000 joyous wishes to passers by. Multiply that times 20 billboards and that’s 12,600,000!
That is pretty darn awesome.
Each billboard will have 3 sponsors: Clear Channel Outdoor, The Joy Team, and the lucky person (or company) whose name goes on the top sending the holiday wish. And that lucky person can send 630,000 people wishes of joy for a mere $180 sponsorship.
With only 20 boards available, they’ll go fast. Visit TheJoyTeam.org for details on how one of them can be yours.
Under a down comforter
Under a fluffy down comforter
It’s fall. The air is crisp and cool and the Northwest skies are turning from blue to gray.
One of my favorite places to be right now is under a fluffy down comforter.
There’s something very different about the way a down comforter feels. Light and airy like a cloud, but warm and comfy like a cup of cocoa.
We pulled ours out just this week and already the bed has become the preferred family place to watch movies. Nice and toasty. It’s awesome.
Katie Stagliano
Katie and her cabbage (photo via Tonic)
What would you do with a 40 pound cabbage? Young Katie Stagliano decided to feed the homeless with it.
So inspired that her huge cabbage, after adding ham and rice, fed 275 people at the soup kitchen; Katie planted more and has since donated 4,000 pounds of vegetables to those in need.
Awesome.
Read the story on Tonic.
Begin with Yes
Begin with Yes
“A short conversation that will change your life forever”
by Paul S. Boynton
This quick read, in question and answer format, introduces the “Law of Action” and provides concrete examples of how it works, including the story of Dave Bastien and his creation of Musicians for a Cause.
The actions we take influence our outlook. What we do affects how we think, and the kinds of experiences we have. When we take positive steps, small, manageable steps, guess what? We feel more positive and our lives flow more smoothly.
A short conversation that will change your life forever
by Paul S. Boynton
Musicians for a Cause
Musicians for a Cause
When Dave Bastien found himself down-sized from his career as a high-tech executive, he thought about what was really important to him, and how he could use his life to make a difference in the world. He founded Musicians for a Cause.
Musicians for a Cause pulls together singers, songwriters and musicians to bring awareness to the causes supported by non-profit organizations. As they say on their website:
Our focus is on providing songs that truly reflect an organization’s mission with the emotion necessary to bring the listener to a place of understanding and compassion for
their work. It’s not enough to just communicate your mission. To create awareness and truly engage supporters you need to move them with emotion.
What better way to move people with emotion, than to use music? Visit the website to listen to sample songs that are guaranteed to have you tapping your toe, and feeling inspired. Get involved to share your inspiration.
Ridiculous dancing
There is nothing that can lift spirits quite like a bout of ridiculous dancing.
Ridiculous dancing at House of Blues
Grab your friends and head out on the dance floor. Do the sprinkler, the cabbage patch, running man, or some good old staying alive. Just make sure you move it, grove it, and laugh out loud.
Chile relleno burrito
Take a poblano chili, stuff it, batter it in egg and fry it. That’s a chile relleno. Take that relleno and wrap it in a tortilla along with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole.
That’s a chile relleno burrito.
That’s delicious.
Chili relleno burrito
Spoonk Rider
You know those guys who lie on beds of nails? You ever wonder why they do that? Ever want to try it? Well, there’s a product that gives you the acupressure benefits that those guys have been receiving for centuries.
Spoonk Rider
According to the website:
The Spoonk Rider acupressure mat is based on the principles of the Indian bed of nails and Japanese shiatsu massage. They stimulate specific reflex points throughout the body to release blocked energy, ease tense muscles and create deep mental and physical relaxation. On your Spoonk Rider mat, 6,210 small spikes provide equal pressure on the body. You simply lay on it, ensuring that your “trouble areas” are covered by the mat’s spikes—and the mat does the rest! The mat’s spikes stimulate blood circulation, relax tense muscles and induce “feel good” hormones (endorphins and oxytocin) that release feelings of wellbeing and calm.
And who doesn’t like a nice feeling of wellbeing and calm?
